Hoi An, known as the “old town", located along the central coast of Vietnam, is a destination that attracts tourists because of its ancient, romantic beauty and unique cultural values. This place has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage, a testament to the cultural interference between the East and the West.
Stepping into Hoi An, visitors seem to be lost in another world with moss-roofed houses close together, narrow winding roads and shimmering fanciful lanterns. Walking on the old streets, visitors can feel the peaceful, quiet atmosphere and the long-standing traditional cultural values of Vietnam. Hoi An is also a culinary paradise with delicious and attractive specialties. Visitors can enjoy Cao Lau – a famous dish of Hoi An, Phuong bread – a famous bread brand, Ba Buoi chicken rice – a rustic but attractive dish,… In addition, visitors You can also participate in cooking classes to prepare delicious dishes in the style of local people.
Coming to Hoi An, visitors should not miss interesting activities such as: releasing lanterns on the Hoai River, taking a boat trip to visit the old town, learning to make lanterns, shopping for souvenirs,… Tourists also have You can wake up early to watch the sunrise on the Hoai River or watch the sunset on Cua Dai beach, enjoying the beautiful moments of nature. Hoi An promises to bring visitors unforgettable experiences with ancient, romantic beauty, unique cultural values and rich cuisine. Come to Hoi An to explore and keep beautiful memories in your travel journey!
Climate
Hoi An
Embraced by the Thu Bon River and the East Sea, Hoi An possesses a tropical monsoon climate typical of the Central region of Vietnam. The weather here is mild, without harsh changes between seasons like in many other places.
Temperature
Hoi An
The average temperature all year round ranges from 22-34 degrees Celsius, creating a pleasant climate for tourists to visit and explore. Summer is warm with temperatures ranging from 28-34 degrees Celsius, while winter is cooler with temperatures ranging from 22-28 degrees Celsius. This gives visitors a pleasant and comfortable feeling when visiting. all year.
Season
Hoi An
Hoi An has two distinct seasons – dry season and rainy season. The dry season usually lasts from March to August, with warm, sunny weather, ideal for sightseeing and exploring. The rainy season from September to February is still pleasant and does not affect tourism activities much. The rain usually falls at night or early in the morning.
Ideal Time to Visit
Hoi An
The months from March to May and September to November are often considered the best times to visit Hoi An. The weather is warm, with little rain and no strong winds, ideal for exploring historical sites, floating on the Thu Bon River or enjoying local cuisine.
Hoi An can welcome tourists all year round. With a mild climate, pleasant temperatures and little change in weather, Hoi An deserves to be one of the most ideal destinations in Vietnam, attracting tourists with its ancient architectural beauty and unique culture. and a wonderfully relaxing experience.
Which tourist destination in Hoi An is beautiful? This is the concern of many tourists when intending to visit the “heritage region" because Hoi An brings together many beautiful landscapes, rich cuisine and unique festivals. Here are the places Impress Travel recommends for you:
Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
Nestled in the heart of Hoi An ancient town, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall is one of the city’s unique and historically important architectural works. Built in the 17th century, this assembly hall preserves the traditional culture of the Fujian community – one of the early Chinese communities that settled in Hoi An.
Entering the Fujian Assembly Hall, visitors will admire the beauty of a classical Chinese architecture. The architecture is Fujian-style with sophisticated decorative details such as curved roofs, sharply carved wooden columns and systems of phoenix and dragon – sacred symbols in Chinese culture. The motifs and Buddha and god statues are also meticulously carved, creating a sacred and solemn space.
In addition, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall also preserves many valuable artifacts such as horizontal panels, ancient parallel sentences, bronze bells and many other valuable historical documents, reflecting the history of formation and development of Phuc Kien. Chinese community in Hoi An for many centuries.
Coming to Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, visitors will not only discover an ancient architectural masterpiece but also have the opportunity to learn more deeply about the history, culture and spiritual life of the Chinese community in Hoi An – an important part in the diverse picture of Hoi An cultural heritage.
Hoi An Market
Hoi An Market
Hoi An Market is one of the attractive destinations not to be missed when exploring this ancient city. Located right in the heart of Hoi An, the market is an inseparable part of the cultural heritage and daily life of local people.
Entering Hoi An Market, visitors will feel lost in an old village space full of peace and familiarity. The unique architectural work with curved tiled roofs and gilded wooden columns creates ancient and elegant beauty. Wandering around the market, visitors will encounter stalls selling all kinds of fresh fruits, vegetables, and rustic dishes, along with a bustling atmosphere of buyers and sellers.
More than just a trading space, Hoi An Market also preserves many unique cultural values. Here, visitors can learn about the customs and habits of local people, discover traditional dishes such as cao lau, dumplings, banh vac… Furthermore, the market is also a place to store many Traditional skills and crafts such as conical hat making, basket weaving, bronze casting… imbue Hoi An’s cultural identity.
Experience visiting Hoi An Market, visitors will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture and lifestyle of this ancient city. Hoi An Market is not only a shopping place, but also a traditional cultural center, giving visitors unforgettable experiences.
Hoi An Impression Park
Hoi An
Located on the romantic Hen Islet in the middle of the Hoai River, a few minutes walk from Hoi An ancient town, Hoi An Impression Park is a must-see destination for tourists when visiting the heritage city. This place is known as “the largest real-life stage in Vietnam", attracting tourists with majestic art performances, recreating the history and culture of Hoi An in a vivid and impressive way.
The highlight of Hoi An Impression Park is the real-life performance program “Hoi An Memories". With more than 500 actors participating, along with a modern sound and lighting system, “Hoi An Memories" takes visitors back in time, returning to the heroic history of Hoi An, from the period of Hoi An. Exploited until it became a busy commercial port.
In addition to the “Hoi An Memories" program, Hoi An Impression Park also has many other areas for visitors to visit and explore, such as:
Old Quarter: Recreate the image of Hoi An ancient town with moss-roofed houses, narrow streets and souvenir shops.
Cultural area: Introduction to the culture of ethnic minorities living in Quang Nam, such as: Ta Oi, Co Ho, Hre,…
Food court: Visitors can enjoy Hoi An’s specialties and other regional dishes.
Entertainment area: Suitable for both children and adults with games such as ferris wheel, roller coaster, haunted house,…
Hoi An Impression Park is an ideal destination for those who want to learn about the history, culture and people of Hoi An. This place promises to bring visitors unforgettable experiences with majestic art performances, attractive sightseeing areas and delicious food.
Cua Dai Beach
Cua Dai Beach
Cua Dai Beach, located about 5km east of Hoi An city center, is a hidden gem in the heart of Quang Nam, captivating visitors with its wild, poetic beauty and interesting experiences. This place has a fine white sand beach stretching more than 3km, embraced by rows of green coconut trees whispering in the wind. The clear blue sea water, calm like a soft silk strip caressing the sandy shore, is an ideal destination for visitors to immerse themselves in the cool water, enjoy wonderful moments of relaxation and dispel all worries.
Coming to Cua Dai, visitors not only can immerse themselves in pristine nature but also have the opportunity to participate in many interesting activities, bringing unforgettable experiences:
Explore Tra Que vegetable village: This place is famous for its lush vegetable gardens, irrigated by a traditional well water system. Visitors can participate in activities such as picking vegetables, rowing basket boats, and enjoying specialty dishes from Tra Que vegetables.
Conquer Cu Lao Cham: A beautiful island with a rich and diverse ecosystem. Tourists can visit famous places such as Bai Huong, Bai Lang, Gieng Troi, Hai Tang Pagoda,…
Enjoy fresh seafood: Cua Dai is a seafood paradise with countless attractive dishes made from the freshest ingredients. Visitors can enjoy seafood at coastal restaurants and eateries at reasonable prices.
Besides, visitors can also participate in water sports activities such as windsurfing, kayaking, paragliding,… or simply lying on the sand, watching the beautiful sunset above sea. Cua Dai Beach promises to bring visitors unforgettable experiences, an ideal destination for those who want to find peace, relaxation and immersion in nature.
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We will explore the most amazing places in the north of Vietnam. First, North Vietnam Hanoi Tour will bring you to explore Hanoi charming city, with a half-day city tour, you will visit the most iconic attractions in Hanoi such as President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and the old quarter of Hanoi. After Hanoi, we are going to Tam Coc, Ninh Binh where we visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy the boat trip in Tam Coc and to discover the countryside. For ending two days of Inspirational Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Tour, we will spend one night stay on a cruise to explore the seven natural wonder of the world. Let’s explore the Magnificent North of Vietnam with Impress Travel.
HANOI ARRIVAL – GREETING – HANOI CITY TOUR– Private Tour (L)
Good morning, pick you up at Noi Bai International
Airport and transfer to Hanoi Capital city.
Check-in the hotel then have lunch at the restaurant.
Afternoon sightseeing tour begins with a visit to President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ( closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon, and whole from 15 June – 15 August, view the outside the building). Inside the mausoleum, there are sightseeing of the Presidential Palace (view from outside), President’s Fishpond, House On Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda.
Next, we will pay a visit to the Temple of Literature. It is where Confucius – The founder of Confucianism was worshiped. This place as known as the first National University of Vietnam. It is where kings, mandarins, talented people of Vietnam training to the functionary.
Our tour continues with an exciting visit. We will visit one of the most beautiful lakes in Hanoi is Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, we will go to the Ngoc Son Temple, which is in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Continue a short walking tour around the old quarter with a tour guide.
Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, English-speaking tour guide in Hanoi, lunch, entrance fee, hotel in Hanoi
Day 02
HANOI – NINH BINH (TAM COC, HOA LU) TOUR (B/L)
Good morning, have breakfast at the hotel.
7.30 – 8.00 AM: Pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter and transfer to Tam Coc.
8.00 – 10.00 AM: After two hours of transferring, our tour guide will introduce you to Vietnam as the history, culture, lifestyle of local people. On the conical hat, we will have a mini-game show to teach you how to say and write some Vietnamese simple words such as Xin Chào, Tạm Biệt, Tôi yêu Ninh Bình, etc. We will give you a little souvenir and you can wear it during the trip.
10 AM: We will prepare for a boat trip to visit the beautiful Tam Coc. It takes 1.30 hours rowing along the Ngo Dong river through the three mysterious caves. You can enjoy spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks.
11.30 AM: We will get on Thanh pier for a short walk to visit Thai Vi Temple, which is one of the well-known temples in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. We will continue 10 minutes walking along majestic valley with rice fields, rivers and lotus ponds for Tam Coc Nature Lodge where we will relaxing
Enjoy your lunch in here – Vietnamese food.
1.30 PM: you have a chance to be a fisherman and learn how to catch the fish in the pond or river.
2:00 – 3:00 PM: We ride a bike to Thung Nang, along the river among the rice field, lotus ponds, and limestone Mountains. We will continue to through a peaceful Dan Khe Trong village. This area is a real picture of the rural countryside in the north of Vietnam.
15: 00: Return the van, drive to visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel which was built in the 10th century, and the temple dedicated to King Dinh and King Le
4:00 PM: Back to Hanoi Capital.
18:30: Arrive in Hanoi & we will drop you at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Have dinner is available on your request.
Overnight at the Hanoi Hotel.
Day Inclusions: Car/Mini-Van, Outstanding English speaking guide, Lunch – Vietnamese Cuisine at Tam Coc Nature Eco Lodge, All sightseeing tickets, Good bike with gears, 02 bottles of Mineral water, Services charges and government tax, Rowing boat to visit Tam Coc, One conical hat as souvenir, Demonstration of teaching to learn how to write, speak Vietnamese, and catch fish
Day 03
HANOI – HALONG CRUISE (B/L/D)
Good morning! Enjoy your with have breakfast at your hotel, then check-out the hotel.
07:30 am – 08:00: Pick up from your hotel to travel to Halong Bay (notice: pickup time can be a bit flexible depending on each different Cruise, distance Hanoi – Halong bay is 160km, a stop for break time on halfway for a refreshment).
You enjoy the drive and sightseeing the peaceful countryside scenery during the bus trip (4 hours), we arrive at the Ha Long bay seaport at around noontime.
12h 30: You will aboard the cruise, check-in & enjoy a welcome drink while your cabin will be assigned.
Check-in your cabin and put your luggage in, relax and may do a short inspection tour by moving around the cruise to discover about the cruise’s architecture & design
Enjoy the sumptuous lunch with fresh seafood meal while cruise slowly gliding out into the Halong bay.
15h00 – 16h00: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
16h00 – 17h00: Cruising to Titop Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titop or climb up to the top of the island for a view panorama of Halong Bay.
17h00 – 17h30: Return to the boat, enjoying beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00: Enjoy Sunset Party on the sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
Day Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, shuttle bus A/C transfer, English speaking tour guide on CRUISE only, entrance fee, full board, joint Cruise in Halong bay with private cabin (2 persons share 1 cabin)
Day 04
HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)
Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h00 – 07h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08h30 – 09h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.
09h45 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
10h00 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30 while heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
11h45 – 12h00 Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
12h15 – 12h30 Transfer back to Hanoi.
About 16:00 – Arrival back to Hanoi central city, recheck in the hotel
Dinner is available on your request.
Free time & Overnight in Hanoi city
Day 05
HANOI CITY CENTER TO NOI BAI AIRPORT – DEPARTURE (B)
Good morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, you have some free time to explore Hanoi city before going to Noi Bai airport for your scheduled flight.
The end of the tour, thank you and see you again!
What’s included in this trip :
A/C accommodation with DOUBLE or TWIN ROOM (2 persons share 1 room; single room can be available on request) with daily breakfast
A/C transfer from Airports to the hotel and other tourist destinations according to the itinerary
Bus round trip to Hanoi – Ha Long Bay; (private land transfer available on request)
2 days 1 night on Joint Cruise trip in Ha Long Bay, with DOUBLE or TWIN (2 persons share 1 cabin; single cabin can be available on request), full meals on board
Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
Meals as indicated in the itinerary. (Breakfast = 04; Lunch = 04; Dinner = 01)
English- speaking guides as specified (Chinese/ Malaysian speaking guide can be available on request)
Entrance fees
Mineral water (2 bottles/ per day with sightseeing tour)
What’s excluded in this trip:
All international and domestic flights
Specified as Chinese/ Malaysian/ Indonesian/Thai speaking guide can be available on request to pay for extra-fee.
Travel Insurance
Airport taxes
All meals not mentioned
Tips for tour guides, drivers, crew members in Ha Long Bay, other attendants if may have (3 USD/pax/day)
Other personal expenses not mentioned.
3 STAR HOTELS & CRUISES IN VIETNAM SELECTED
Destination
Room Type
HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE
Hanoi 3-star Hotels
Adamas Deluxe City
ADAMAS HANOI HOTEL Refer: http://swancruiseshalong.com/
3-star Halong Bay Cruises
Swan Cruise Deluxe
SWAN CRUISE HALONG BAY
Refer: http://swancruiseshalong.com/
4 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED
Destination
Room Type
HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE
Hanoi 4-star Hotels
The light deluxe with window
THE LIGHT HOTEL HANOI
Refer: thelighthotelhanoi.com/en/
4-star Halong Bay Cruises
Sealife Suite Canbin
HUONG HAI SEALIFE CRUISE HALONG BAY
Refer: www.sealifegroup.com
5 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED
Destination
Hotel Category
HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE
Hanoi 5-star hotels
Deluxe Sketch Apricot Hotel
APRICOT HOTEL HANOI
Refer: apricothotels.com/room/sketch
5-star Halong bay Cruises
Deluxe Room with Ocean View Margaret
MARGARET CRUISE HALONG BAY
Refer: https://margaretcruises.com
The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked
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Ebrahim
Tour of Vietnam
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Solly Pochee
The tour was fantastic
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating! We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC. The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T". I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all. Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team. Sulaiman Pochee
Bernard Lim
Great value for money with 4 stars hotel
Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
Derek.Schooling
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress. Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide). Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
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